BOATING ACCIDENT

In a very tragic twist of fate, our brother Steven,  was killed in a boating accident about 1:45 pm today. He had purchased a small boat and was looking forward to going on a fishing trip with it. According to the Sheriff's Department in FresnoCA,  the boat apparantly ran full throttle into the rocks and died instantly. Sadness and grief is what we are all feeling at this time for him. The services have not been established yet. He leaves behind 3 grown children, 3 grandchildren and a wife. He has 2 brothers and 3 sisters.   He will be missed.

FRESNO, Calif. -- An afternoon of boating on a lake in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada turned tragic when a man was killed when his boat crashed. State park rangers say the man, believed to be in his 60s, crashed into the rocky shoreline of Millerton Lake around 1:45 p.m. Saturday. The man was airlifted to a Fresno hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released. He was alone at the time of the crash. Millerton Lake is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, about 12 miles east of Fresno   A man was killed Saturday afternoon at Millerton Lake when his boat crashed into a rocky shoreline on the Madera side of the lake. Around 1:45 p.m., a resident of Hidden Lake Estates reported a boat on the shore, supervising park ranger Dan Youngren said. Millerton State Park rangers found the victim, a 60- to 65-year-old man, in the boat. He was bleeding, unconscious and not breathing.The man was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center in downtown Fresno, where he was pronounced dead. Officials did not release the man's name pending notification of family.  A man who died in a boating accident at Millerton Lake Saturday has been identified by the Madera County Sheriff's Office as Steven Gurry, 59, of Fresno.The boat Gurry was in crashed into a rocky shoreline on the Madera County side of the lake about 1:45 p.m., Millerton State Park rangers said. Gurry was found in the boat. He was airlifted to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, where he was pronounced dead.

STEVEN GURRY

Steven died on Saturday, May 29, 2010. He was a registered nurse for Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. He is the husband of Deborah Gurry; father of Tami Kline, Steven Gurry Jr, and Shayne Gurry; and grandfather of Sarah, Megan, and Melyssa Kline. A Celebration of Steven's Life will be held at Piccadilly Inn, West Shaw, on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Terry's House, Community Medical Foundation, 126 N. Fresno St., Fresno, Ca 93701. STEPHENS & BEAN CHAPEL 202 N. Teilman Avenue Fresno (559)268-9292 stephensandbean.

Tami says........
I didnt get to spend my life with my dad like I longed for. But ever since I was a little girl I wondered about my dad. I finally found him with much thanks to my Aunt June. Since then I loved my dad with great little girl love. My dad was handsome, funny, caring and a great and wise man. My dad can never be replaced and I will never forget him. I was so looking forward to our next visit together. I love you daddy. Your oldest daughter.
Sharyne says...........
Steven was such a good looking boy in grade school that the girls would chase him during recess on the playground so they could kiss him. He would run up to me and ask if I would protect him from the group of girls.
When he was in the first grade in Tupelo Mississippi, Elvis's hometown, he was already an accomplished fisherman. He scouted out the nearest pond and came home with a slew of bluegill and crappie. June decided she wanted to fish too so the both of them walked to the fishing hole and when Steven launched his line he hooked Junes finger and she was rushed to the doctor who had to cut the hook in 2 after they gave her a shot to numb it.
I also recall the time he found Moms cash (for the bills) and he went to the movies for 10 cents in New Foundland. He bought himself a cowboy hat and an ice-cream and told the concessionaire "ice-cream for everybody", and that was before he was in the 1st grade.
One more memory; Old Mr. Jenkins Store in Tupelo was the typical neighborhood small family store. Steven found an opening under the crawlspace of the store and came upon a cashbox filled with money. He ran home to get me and the two of us bought loads of candy, gum and cherry bombs. The next time we returned the crawlspace opening was nailed securely ......Sharyne Walker, Fresno, California

June says.......
Steven was the oldest brother of the Gurry family. He had a great sense of humor which always kept us upbeat as siblings. I will miss you my brother. Your loving sister June

Kathy says.......
I remember my brother mostly for the soft side of his personality. Steven had a kind and giving heart and I will miss him dearly. You are gone, but not forgotten, my brother.  Kathleen

Sharyne says...........
Steven A Gurry is survived by his Mother Barbara Gurry and sister Sharyne Walker of Fresno, CA. Also sister Kathleen Gurry of Suisun, CA, sister June Thomas of Shingletown, CA, brother Bill Gurry of Sonoma, CA and brother Richard Gurry of Alaska. Steven was an interesting individual to know. He had a wonderful way of reciting his memoirs with excitement and humor; a real people person. He would attract fellow musicians when he would whip out his harmonica in a park and soon an impromptu concert entertained the park visitors with joy.  He was a talented caring nurse and his patients were touched by his loving care. Sharyne Walker,